Nationals push for tripling paid parental leave to 18 months and lowering Hecs debt for mothers
The Nationals in Australia propose to triple paid parental leave to 18 months as part of a strategy to boost population growth and ease financial burdens on mothers.
Parents can request two weeks of paid leave to care for children up to 8 years old
Starting in 2026, parents in Spain can request two additional weeks of paid leave to care for children up to eight years old, complementing existing unpaid leave and aligning with northern European standards.